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NESO report says clean grid achievable by 2030 - The Engineer
Nov 5, 2024 · Commissioned by energy secretary Ed Miliband, the Clean Power in 2030 (CP30) Report is NESO’s first significant policy contribution since it was spun out of National Grid Plc in October 2024, becoming a fully public entity. NESO said achieving CP30 is ‘challenging but achievable’ and that clean sources can produce at least as much power as the island of Great Britain consumes by 2030.
Tackling the Welding Skills Shortage in the UK
Dec 10, 2024 · Skills Minister Jacqui Smith was in attendance and said "Competitions like WorldSkills UK are so important in nurturing talent, providing a vital platform for young people to develop the skills they need to seize opportunities and achieve growth”.
Zephyr high-altitude solar powered aircraft gears up for …
Feb 5, 2024 · Two decades is a long time in technology. When the Zephyr high-altitude platform station (HAPS) first took to the skies over Australia in 2005, it had a flight time endurance of about six hours.Originally developed by QinetiQ, that initial vehicle weighed just 17kg, had a wingspan of 12m and operated at a ceiling of around 9,000m.
The Engineer - Salary survey: the average UK engineering salary ...
Apr 2, 2024 · Whilst The Engineer’s latest annual salary survey points to a notable 13 per cent increase in average salaries, workers are increasingly keen to explore fresh opportunities both home and overseas.
The developments set to the robotics in 2025
Nov 26, 2024 · The robotics landscape is shifting dramatically as we close out 2024. Autonomous mobile robots are transforming warehouse operations, drone delivery networks are expanding across the UK's skies, and collaborative robots are increasingly common on factory floors.
AI is a gamble we cannot afford without cybersecurity
Dec 6, 2024 · AI’s efficiency is unmatched, promising gains that no business or government can ignore, says Patrice Caine, chairman and CEO of Thales. There are two primary ways to attack AI systems - AdobeStock The AI debate is raging, and scepticism is high. But AI is here to stay. While some headlines ...
The Engineer - How green steel technologies are driving …
Oct 2, 2024 · The steel industry is poised to transform itself from one of the world’s largest carbon emitters into a key contributor to a sustainable economy, says Adam Aziz, analyst at DAI Magister.
22bn for CCUS and hydrogen in northern clusters - The Engineer
Oct 4, 2024 · “Today’s announcement will give industry the certainty it needs – committing to 25 years of funding in this groundbreaking technology – to help deliver jobs, kickstart growth, and repair this country once and for all,” said prime minister Keir Starmer.
Budget prompts an unexpected automation rush - The Engineer
Dec 3, 2024 · However, there may be an unexpected spin-off to Reeves’ policy that could have a long-term benefit for UK industry. Additional tax measures announced in the recent Budget could help trigger a wave of spending in automation and outsourcing.